Note: Photos were taken at nearby parks and public places.
April 15, 2026
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So beatiful! I like their first opening. Guess there's not much left after hail -
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Hi Mascha: Thank you. :) Greetings to you! I imagine most of Germany is stunningly beautiful this time of year, too? We had some nasty hail a couple of days ago--lots of damage of various types. But the Magnolias were beautiful while they lasted. :)
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers, but so fragile! You say these are from local parks, Beth, do you grow any Magnolias in your own garden?
ReplyDeleteYes, they do seem fragile. I don't have Magnolias here at my house, but there are several around town and not too far away. One is a tree we donated to our church many years ago.
DeleteOh my gosh, they are just perfection! You got some great photos. The first photo is especially incredible.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Magnolias are so inspiring and graceful--I only wish the blooms would last longer. This year, because of our weird weather, the bloom time is even shorter than "normal."
DeleteBeautiful photos of amazing flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carmen. They are captivating blooms; I wish they lasted much longer. ❤️
DeleteI love these kind of photos, near the target.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful details. Thank you for sharing them.
Happy Today and a fine weekend!
And to you and yours, Suzana. Thanks for your kind words. The blooms of Magnolias, of all types, have always been favorites for me. They're so ephemeral and soft.
DeleteBeautiful magnolia flowers, Beth. Funny, I don't think of magnolias as growing in Wisconsin. I'm sorry about the hail storm, it's so damaging. We've been blessedly free of hail so far, but the year is young. Tina
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina. Star Magnolias are common here. Some people have Sweetbays, and there are lots of hybrids that are hardy to zone 5 and some even to zone 4. I've never had one, myself, but I love them. :)
DeleteAren't Magnolias beautiful? Your photos are delightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, Magnolias seem to mark the transition to "real spring." :)
DeleteThose flower studies are beautiful. I'm glad you were able to take your pictures before the flowers were lost. We've had unseasonably warm weather where I live in New York State. Our area star magnolias are on their way out. I saw my first saucer magnolia blooming today on the way to a medical appointment. But that unseasonable weather is about to end and our area magnolia flowers may be suffering the same fate as yours in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alana! The Magnolia blooms never last long enough, but they fade even faster if the weather doesn't cooperate. Oh well, I guess we need to enjoy the beauty even during the few hours of their blooming. Enjoy the transitions!
DeleteWOW, they are beautiful and so unique.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt has flooding in her backyard, it is up to her deck. My cousin just sent me a photo of the bridge in Waukesha. Public Works trucks are parked on it to weigh it down!!
I know--Magnolia blooms seem so magical. I feel so bad for folks with hail and flood damage. It makes the light damage we experienced seem unimportant. Take care, Carla.
DeleteOh no hail! Hope they were not too damaged. They are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteMost of the Star Magnolias in the area suffered from hail and wind damage. But it was wonderful to enjoy them for a few precious hours.
DeleteA beautiful capture of magnolias at their peak, full of softness and quiet elegance before the weather turns. www.melodyjacob.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melody. The Magnolias just seem so ethereal at their peak of bloom. ❤️
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